Pair this cozy sweater dress with boots and tights. Repeat.
1. Joe Fresh sweater dress,
2. Tai cubic zirconia earrings,
3. Troi Ollivierre lipstick in George,
4. Valentino appliqued leather shoulder bag,
5. Madewell boots,
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
get it before it's gone
Speaking of parties, we're approaching that ho, ho, ho festive time of year, when fun frocks are in order. Inspired by the eye-popping prints outside the shows during Paris Fashion Week (above), I'm thinking of going all out in playful patterns, rather than ho-hum solid hues. Some party-perf options include this spotted , this monochromatic , this edgy (80% off!), this geometric , this floral , this python-print , this checked and this graphic .
Photo: Giovanna Battaglia
Even when LA's unrelenting heat simmers finally down, and winter comes, my current propensity for short, snappy dresses will continue, because... it can! Just like Glamour editor Jane Keltner deValle (above), I will employ chill-proofing tactics such as layering in a thin , in addition to covering up in a good pair of and , or if I am feeling bold these amazing . And I'd like to rotate only those versatile shifts that conquer the summer/winter divide, such as this , this , this playfully printed , this (which you could belt to achieve a look similar to Jane, above), and this clean and simple , and this floral .

1. Joa pinstripe dress, $78, pixiemarket.com
2. Rebecca Minkoff faux pearl studs, $38, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lacquer in Hall of Fame, $22, nordstrom.com
4. Zara mini doctor bag, $49, zara.com
5. Sergio Rossi metallic brogues, $1180, netaporter.com
1. See by Chloe sequin-trimmed dress, $595, netaporter.com
2. Tai moon and star earring studs, $40, shopbop.com
3. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lacquer in Unleash Me, $22, netaporter.com
4. Rachel Comey suede and embroidered clutch, $390, madewell.com
5. Gianvito Rossi suede boots, $1230, netaporter.com

1. Warehouse zippered dress, $99, warehouse.andotherbrands.com
2. Lulu Frost bracelet, $108,* shopbop.com
3. Stila Stay All Day liquid lipstick in Tesoro, $22, nordstrom.com
4. Chanel tote bag, $2695, shopbop.com
5. Stella McCartney faux leather loafers, $995, netaporter.com
*Shopbop's 25% off sale continues! Get this price--and 25% off almost everything else at Shopbop (through tomorrow October 16) with the code here.

1. Dolce & Gabbana floral silk chiffon dress, $2727, matchesfashion.com
2. Mango faux shearling biker jacket, $129, mango.com
3. Virzi + De Luca enamel gold plated bracelet, $375, netaporter.com
4. Alexander Wang painted leather clutch, $450, shopbop.com
5. Gianvito Rossi suede over-the-knee boots, $1746, matchesfashion.com


Photos: Craig M. Arend, Harper's Bazaar

1. Mango fringe dress, $59, mango.com
2. Vita Fede double finger ring, $350, shopbop.com
3. MAC Pro Longwear Lip Glass in Whoops!, $20, nordstrom.com
4. Clare V leather tote bag, $460, clarevivier.com
5. Jimmy Choo leather and suede sandal, $550, netaporter.com
1. Coach printed silk dress, $695, netaporter.com
2. Sugar Bean rose gold lip studs, $44, nordstrom.com
3. Chanel vintage bag, $4950, shopbop.com
4. Nine West zippered flats, $79, ninewest.com

1. Topshop asymmetrical dress, $125, topshop.com
2. Adia Kibur reversible earrings, $30, shopbop.com
3. Edie Parker clutch, $1595, netaporter.com
4. Diane Von Furstenberg slingbacks, $350, netaporter.com